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QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 26, 2015 -> 01:07 PM) The beat reporters have very little inside info so far. This regime is as a pretty tight circle I thought that I heard the confrontation was out in the open for everyone to see though. Surely the guys on the beat could have had some more information just from hearing what they were saying in the confrontation. That is if its true they seen and heard that confrontation.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2015 -> 12:04 PM) It appears that Ratfliff showed up to camp on drugs (or drunk..not sure which) and the Bears had a family matter pick him up to take him home and then he blew up and came multiple times and at that point Pace cut him (wasn't putting up with it). Pace put himself in the middle after the incidents. This wasn't Ratliff being all fine and Pace said something to him and Ratliff blew up. Bears don't want to publicly state that as they try to be quiet about their business and don't blast players in the open (not this regime at least). They just turn you out and that is what Pace did. The beat writers are all commending him on it and they know more then they are reporting so I think if it was an issue about Pace, we'd know about it. Plus, Ratliff has a history of these incidents (with Dallas and Chicago). Its just with this new regime, you actually have to deal with the repercussions of that sort of incident (where as past Bears regimes let players get away with it and it didn't allow for a true winning culture to arise). The beat writers didnt even report that anything happened until the next day. It seems like they are trying to get into some good graces with a regime that is withholding a bunch of information from the get go of this season. So I don't really think any party that was there is going to give a real accurate story to the public of what happened. Its all fishy to me.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 23, 2015 -> 01:15 PM) Brad Biggs ‏@BradBiggs 15h15 hours ago #Bears had to send Jeremiah Ratliff away from Halas Hall 3 times yesterday from @danwiederer & @Rich_Campbell http://trib.in/1OV4UrW View summary 25 retweets 13 favorites I know this story has pretty much faded away but I am still really interested of what all went down. I want to know how Pace found himself in a situation like this and how/why did he react. That will give some insight about Pace who obviously IS going to be here for the future. Did Pace mishandle something that blew up in into a huge ordeal? We dont know jacks*** about what happened.

I have put up all my summer things like the bbq grill, gardening tools, kids outdoor toys and my happiness into the shed.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 22, 2015 -> 04:05 PM) Jeff Dickerson @DickersonESPN A Lake Forest Police officer was on the Halas Hall premises at 3 p.m. yesterday. That is not normal. Adam Jahns ‏@adamjahns 13m13 minutes ago Jeremiah Ratliff was escorted out of Halas Hall on Wed. by #Bears team security. Ratliff had an animated exchange with GM Ryan Pace outside. That dude has some personality issues to say the least. If you cant play nice with the Cowboys who take in all the rejects then who can you work with?

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 05:13 PM) Want to bet the house on that? lmao. I will bet you gregs house that I already won from him.

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 05:07 PM) I'm not sure if i should watch the game on tv or follow the thread on SoxTalk? Reason i say that is i really don't want to see screaming cub fans on tv. Tonight there will be more of the "stunned" Cubs fans on TV.

I am predicting the Cubs lose this game by at least 5 runs. Its reality check time for this magical run. I am not bitter or anything.

So what do you guys think? I am leaning towards Russell's smile being the best IMHO. http://abc7chicago.com/sports/which-cub-ha...smile-/1042434/ fathom and buerhle>wood????

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:55 PM) It captivated an entire generation, and the next. If that isn't good writing, I don't know what is. My son is 4 years old and he loves Star Wars and he hasnt sat all the way through one of the movies yet. He has rode the ride at Disneyland and he has watched the cartoon for it. Every character that he has seen snippets of makes him love it. The spaceships, the weapons, the characters all add to him loving the movie. Maybe I should start questioning him. Like....hey you little f***er....how do you get off liking this mediocre movie that was made far before you were born???

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 12:21 PM) The love of Star Wars boggles my mind. If you're 40-60 years old and saw the originals in the 70's and 80's, ok, I can get the fan boy stuff. Anyone born post-1980ish? I just don't get it. The originals were fun, but not earth shattering for that generation. The most recent movies were not just a let down, they were terrible. I mean, I get the excitement over someone new handling the movie and making a modern version (like Star Trek, the new ones were both very good IMO), but the pre-order, the Disney love (went there this summer and it's all over), the non-stop Twitter mentions from a million blogs. It's a complete and utter mystery to me. The people who were born post 1980 still had access to the originals?

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:25 AM) Agreed, especially if the Cubs are interested in him. It would be the worst case scenario for STL if Heyward left and then went to the Cubs too. It's like a slap in the face. I bet they'll fork over the dough for him just so that it'll prevent him from going to the Cubs. I guess its feasible to think that may happen but I don't know. STL is confident in how they develop their own players and usually arent the big players in FA. They will give the big money to a select couple of guys though.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:31 AM) I've read theories that he's kinda turned into a Yoda-like hermit. I've heard the same thing. That will be stupid.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 10:42 AM) burbs Labriola Pizza Barra Brix Wood Fired Pizza city Eataly Sono Fire Side Coal Fire La Madia Thats in La Grange right?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 11:47 AM) My problem with a lot of these places is they are so scared of burning the crust, it winds up undercooked. Coalfire isn't afraid to cook the crust. You see them throwing out pies they overcooked all the time, but they won't undercook them. I think that is the key to success. If shipps' buddy can master cooking the crust, I'm sure his topping will be of high quality, he should be a big hit. To me the only way it is legit is if you get the char on the crust. I love to have a couple little black bubbles of crust. Gives great flavor.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 19, 2015 -> 06:04 PM) Coalfire is my favorite. Pizzeria Da Nella on Fullerton can be really good. Thanks DA. That will be our next stop.

My buddy is opening up a brick oven pizza place within the next year or so (near the Cell). Lately he has been hitting up a lot of the ones in or near the Chicago area to check out the soon to be competition and find out what is good/not good. I went with him to Sono on Clybourn and it was great. He said that it ranks up there with Cold Fire (His top rated so far). What are your recommendations? He will definitely try it and I will probably go with him. He doesn't want to leave any stone un-turned.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Oct 19, 2015 -> 12:10 PM) lmao AustinIllini doesnt post in all caps, dead giveaway It would have solved everything, its too bad.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 05:06 PM) Holy s***. Didn't know that. Huge blow. I'll still go with the Cubs. Gonna be much harder, though. So Cubs in 5.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 02:33 PM) The death of Sinai was the end of Chicago hot dogs. Yeah they were good. What happened to their warehouse? Is it still there and being used by another company?

I am actually really excited to watch this series. There is going to be a lot of powerhouse matchups throughout that whole series. Freaking fun stuff.

I have to say I really cant stand Derrick Rose. Its not that meatball sports fan type of hate either. Its the "I know a dumb ass and bad dude when I see one" type of hate.

What about Bobaks near Archer and Cicero?

Russell is out for the NLCS with a hammy according to Jesse Rogers.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Oct 14, 2015 -> 12:49 PM) It seems like he is unlikely to make it. If he had multiple strokes like some are reporting I don't know how he will make it. But anything is possible in what I have seen in my own experiences lately.